Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces Special Session of the Kansas Legislature TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she will use her constitutional power under Article 1, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution to reconvene the Kansas Legislature for a special session...

Governor Kelly Announces More than $6M Investment for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S....

Governor Kelly Observes Memorial Day, Cuts Ribbon for Columbarium Wall Expansion at Fort Dodge  FORT DODGE – Governor Laura Kelly today joined leaders from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) to dedicate the expansion of the columbarium wall at...

Governor Kelly Announces $6.65M for Rural Road Safety Improvements TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.65 million in federal funds will go to 10 rural projects to increase the safety and efficiency of local roadways. The effort is part of the Kansas...

Governor Kelly Appoints Irma Faudoa to Executive Director of Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced Irma Faudoa's appointment as the new executive director of the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs...

Governor Kelly Announces $3.5M for Innovative Technology Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes...